Childcare Paralegal

Child Care Paralegal – Leicester
Location: Leicester
Salary: £25,000 – £30,000+ DOE
Full-Time | Flexible Working | Career Progression Guaranteed

Are you looking to kickstart or progress your legal career in childcare law with a supportive, forward-thinking team? This is a brilliant opportunity for a passionate Child Care Paralegal to join a well-established firm that genuinely invests in your development – without micromanagement.
You’ll be joining a collaborative and friendly team with strong values and a commitment to nurturing talent. Training and progression are central to its culture – the firm is big on helping people qualify and many of its senior team have risen through the ranks internally.

What you’ll be doing:

• Assisting Fee Earners with a broad range of child care law matters
• Supporting clients at key stages of their case (including supervised Legal Help meetings and court attendance)
• Preparing bundles, drafting legal documents, managing diaries and supporting with court forms
• Managing client communications, file set-up and liaising with counsel and experts
• Handling Legal Aid applications, billing and case management processes
• Getting involved with trial prep, case administration and day-to-day team support

What the firm is looking for:

• Previous experience in a legal setting (ideally care/family law)
• Strong administrative, drafting and organisational skills
• A proactive, empathetic and client-focused approach
• Confidence using MS Office and case management systems
• A genuine interest in developing a long-term career in childcare law

What’s on offer?

• £25,000 – £30,000+ depending on experience
• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Your birthday off after one year
• Company pension & Medicash health plan
• Hybrid/flexible working
• Supportive, non-micromanaged environment
• Structured training and mentoring to help you qualify
• Internal progression and bonus opportunities
• Regular social events and a people-first culture

If you're looking for real career development in a firm that champions flexibility, support and growth – Please send Tammara Kent your up-to-date CV at G2 Legal

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